A man accused of killing 23-year-old Hannah McGuire in western Victoria has faced court where his lawyer claimed police "swooped very quickly" on him and flagged he may apply for bail.
Emergency services were called to a vehicle on fire in bushland on April 5, where they found the 23-year-old Clunes woman's remains.
A police prosecutor said there were family members in court, and crying could be heard as the case was called. He asked for 16 weeks to gather evidence before handing it over to the defence, however Young's lawyer opposed this time frame."All the information we have is being received from the media at this stage and it would appear as though police have swooped very quickly in this matter."Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt-out car in regional Victoria. She flagged Young could apply for bail in the Supreme Court, but needed this evidence to do so.
The prosecutor said there were multiple crime scenes to be analysed along with CCTV, DNA evidence and forensic analysis."There is some complexity to it, obviously, given the nature of the investigation," he said. Magistrate Guillaume Bailin agreed with the prosecutor and ordered police hand over the brief by July 29.He will be seen by a nurse in custody for a medication and mental health review.Police have alleged Young knew McGuire.Continue reading
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